While originally writs were exceptional, or at least non-routine devices, Maitland suggests that by the time of Henry II, the use of writs had become a regular part of the system of justice in England.
A writ was a summons from the Crown, to the parties in the action, with on its back the substance of the action set out, together with a 'prayer', which requested a remedy from the court (for example damages).
Writs applied to claims that were to be issued in one of the courts that eventually formed a part of the High Court of Justice.
While originally writs were exceptional, or at least non-routine devices, Maitland suggests that by the time of Henry II, the use of writs had become a regular part of the system of royal justice in England.
A writ was a summons from the Crown, to the parties in the action, with on its back the substance of the action set out, together with a 'prayer', which requested a remedy from the court (for example damages).
Writs applied to claims that were to be issued in one of the courts that eventually formed a part of the High Court of Justice.
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